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Radhika Kunnel
Radhika Kunnel (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 2. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Kunnel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Radhika Kunnel was born in India. She earned a J.D. from the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law and a master's degree and Ph.D. from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Her career experience includes working as a scientist and professor.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 2
Heidi Kasama defeated Radhika Kunnel and Garrett Leduff in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 2 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Heidi Kasama (R)  | 54.3 | 20,025 |
 | Radhika Kunnel (D) | 43.8 | 16,165 | |
 | Garrett Leduff (Independent) | 1.9 | 706 | |
| Total votes: 36,896 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2
Radhika Kunnel defeated Jennie Sherwood, Eva Littman, and Joe Valdes in the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Radhika Kunnel | 35.8 | 1,929 |
 | Jennie Sherwood | 31.5 | 1,701 | |
 | Eva Littman | 23.7 | 1,280 | |
| Joe Valdes | 9.0 | 485 | ||
| Total votes: 5,395 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2
Heidi Kasama defeated Erik Sexton, Jim Small, Taylor McArthur, and Christian Morehead in the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 2 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Heidi Kasama | 47.9 | 2,612 |
 | Erik Sexton | 27.0 | 1,473 | |
| Jim Small | 19.0 | 1,035 | ||
| Taylor McArthur | 3.2 | 175 | ||
| Christian Morehead | 2.9 | 160 | ||
| Total votes: 5,455 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Radhika Kunnel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kunnel's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- As a scientist and an educator, I bring a unique perspective to the frontlines of the decision-making process. When elected, I will be the first scientist with a Ph.D. in modern Nevada history. #sciencematters
- 2. I have dedicated all my life to the world of education. I will be a true advocate to ensure all Nevadans have access to not only quality healthcare, but also quality education. #educationmatters #educationmatters #electKunnel
- When elected, I will also be the first South Asian legislator in Nevada. AD2 is a vibrant and diverse community, and representation matters. #representationmatters #electKunnel.
• Small Business centered policies.
• Quality education for all.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 21, 2020
